Food Truck Events in Seattle, WA
Seattle has 42 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
Event Types in Seattle
- sports19
- crowd10
- market5
- festival4
- concert4
Preseason Game 1 - Seattle Kraken vs. Vancouver Canucks
Seattle Sister Cities Street Fair
Washington Huskies Football vs. Eastern Washington Eagles Football
Monster Jam
NCAA Men's Soccer: Lindenwood Lions at Seattle U Redhawks
Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros
Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings
Preseason Game 2 - Seattle Kraken vs. Calgary Flames
Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels
NCAA Men's Soccer: Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Washington Huskies
Talipapa Market Cultural Festival 2026
NCAA Men's Soccer: Santa Clara Broncos at Seattle U Redhawks
Festa Italiana Seattle
Tutta Bella Grape Stomp at the Italian Festival 2026
RAIN CITY ART & CRAFT VENDOR MARKET
Washington Huskies Womens Volleyball vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Womens Volleyball
Washington Huskies Mens Soccer vs. Wisconsin Badgers Mens Soccer
NCAA Men's Soccer: Northwestern Wildcats at Washington Huskies
KAYTRANADA & JUSTICE
NCAAWVB: Indiana Hoosiers at Washington Huskies
Rise Against - Ricochet 2026
Seattle Kraken vs. Utah Mammoth
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour
NCAAW: Pacific Tigers at Washington Huskies
NCAAW: UC Riverside Highlanders at Seattle U Redhawks
NCAAM: UTSA Roadrunners at Seattle U Redhawks
NCAAM: Idaho State Bengals at Seattle U Redhawks
NCAAW: Pacific Lutheran Lutes at Seattle U Redhawks
NHL: Vancouver Canucks at Seattle Kraken
Pacific Marine Expo
InterGem Seattle Jewelry Show
NCAAW: Seattle U Redhawks at Chicago State Cougars
NCAAW: Weber State Wildcats at Seattle U Redhawks
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve 30th Anniversary
NCAAW: Montana Lady Griz at Seattle U Redhawks
NCAAM: Norfolk State Spartans at Seattle U Redhawks
Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show
NCAAW: North Texas Mean Green at Seattle U Redhawks
NCAAM: Puget Sound Loggers at Seattle U Redhawks
NCAAW: Santa Clara Broncos at Washington Huskies
NCAAW: Portland State Vikings at Seattle U Redhawks
Seattle context and market information
Seattle's food truck event scene runs through the Seattle Farmers Market Association's (SFMA) flagship Ballard Farmers Market, held every Sunday, 9am-2pm, year-round and rain or shine, on Ballard Avenue NW in the historic Ballard neighborhood. SFMA also operates four sister neighborhood markets -- Wallingford, Central District, Madison Park, and South Lake Union -- spreading vendor opportunities across the city rather than centering on one hub. Beyond SFMA's network, Pike Place Market has run daily since 1907, making it one of the country's oldest continuously operating public markets, open 7 days a week (closed only Thanksgiving and Christmas) with general market hours 10am-5pm. Neighborhood pop-ups like the Occidental Square Flea in Pioneer Square add further vending opportunities, alongside the crowds drawn by Seattle's busy sports and concert calendar at T-Mobile Park, Climate Pledge Arena, and Lumen Field.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the Ballard Farmers Market run?
Every Sunday, 9am-2pm, year-round and rain or shine, on Ballard Avenue NW between 22nd Ave NW/NW Market St and 20th Ave NW in the historic Ballard neighborhood.
What other markets does the Seattle Farmers Market Association run?
Besides Ballard, SFMA operates four other neighborhood markets -- Wallingford, Central District (formerly Madrona), Madison Park, and South Lake Union -- each on its own weekly schedule.
Is Pike Place Market open every day?
Yes -- 7 days a week, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. General market hours run 10am-5pm (farm tables 9am-4pm); it's been operating continuously since 1907.
How do I apply to vend at a Seattle farmers market?
Applications go through each market operator directly -- SFMA (Ballard, Wallingford, Central District, Madison Park, South Lake Union) runs its own vendor application process, separate from Pike Place Market's or any independent neighborhood market's sign-up.
Do I need a permit to operate a food truck in Seattle?
Yes -- a King County Public Health Mobile Food Unit License ($320-615/year plus a $125 inspection fee), a City of Seattle Business License Tax Certificate ($110/year), and a Washington State Master License Service registration are all required, along with a licensed commissary kitchen agreement. See our Seattle Food Truck Permit Guide for the full process.
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